Entertaining

In selecting the Whitney as a venue for special events, Corporate Members and donors help support the Museum’s groundbreaking exhibitions, award-winning education and public programs, and community outreach initiatives.

Special Events at the Whitney

The Whitney Museum of American Art is home to many of the most significant and exciting works of art ever created in the United States. Those works are now displayed in a breathtaking new space: a 220,000-square-foot building in New York City’s Meatpacking District, designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano.

Located on Gansevoort Street at Washington Street, the Whitney Museum is nestled in one of the most prominent shopping districts in the world, surrounded by beautifully preserved buildings in New York City’s Meatpacking District. A special event at the Whitney is one to be remembered.

Event Spaces

Kenneth C. Griffin Hall

The 6,200-square-foot Lobby of the Museum features floor-to-ceiling windows, and is a unique setting for large events and receptions.

Maximum capacity: 450 guests

Reception: 450

Seated Dinner: 300

Presentation: 450

SUSANANDJOHNHESSFAMILYTHEATERANDGALLERY

The 4,874-square-foot theater complex situated on the Museum’s third floor can accommodate a variety of event formats including film and performance programs, large-scale seated dinners and private receptions.

Maximum capacity: 170 guests

Reception: 170

Seated Dinner: 150

Presentation: 170

FIFTHFLOOROUTDOORGALLERY

The outdoor gallery on the fifth floor is the Museum’s largest, totaling 5,118 square feet. The space is ideal for large outdoor receptions providing spectacular views of the High Line.

Maximum capacity: 125 guestsReception: 125 Seated Dinner: 125

TOMANDDIANETUFTTRUSTEEROOM

The 1,215-square-foot Trustee Room's floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the Hudson and the High Line, providing a remarkable setting for intimate dinners, receptions, meetings, and presentations.

The Whitney Museum of American Art reserves the right to decline involvement in any project or event and to approve all collateral for events hosted at the Museum. Please note that capacities and environments within the museum are subject to change. To receive a full copy of Museum special event rules and regulations, please contact the Special Events office.